Big Bank Stocks Pop Ahead Of Earnings; Bullishness Grows
Big bank stocks rose Monday ahead of next week's earnings, after JPMorgan predicted investment banking and trading revenues would exceed prior guidance. The firm also raised price targets on several major bank stocks.
Big bank stocks rose Monday ahead of next week's earnings, after JPMorgan (JPM) predicted investment banking and trading revenues would exceed prior guidance. The firm also raised price targets on several major bank stocks.
Recommendation Changes
JPMorgan raised price targets on stocks including Citigroup (C), Bank of America (BAC), Goldman Sachs (GS), and Morgan Stanley (MS), while maintaining current ratings.
Analyst Rationale
Analysts expect major banks to report higher-than-expected investment banking and trading revenues, driven by increased M&A activity and improved market conditions.
Context
The positive outlook comes ahead of big bank earnings next week, with JPMorgan and Wells Fargo (WFC) kicking off the season. Bank stocks have risen over 10% in the past month.
What to Make of It
The upbeat guidance suggests strong results ahead, but investors should wait for actual numbers before making decisions.
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